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Point the remote unit at the front of
the camera and press the transmit
button on the remote unit.
The remote control receiver on the front of
the camera blinks for 2 seconds and then
the shutter releases.
To take more pictures, just press the
transmit button on the remote unit.
After pressing remote transmit button shutter did not release?
• Remote batteries low?
The remote batteries have a service life of about 5 years, although this could be shorter
depending on how and where the remote is used.
• Are you using the remote within its working range?
• Is strong light striking the remote control receiver/self-timer lamp on the front of
the camera?
• Remote channel correct?
For details, refer to the remote unit instructions.
To take a picture with the shutter button
You can take a picture by pressing the shutter button even with the remote control mark displayed
in the control panel.
Remote mode focusing
There may be occasions when you need know whether or not the shutter has released with the
remote under bright light conditions. In such a case, raise the built-in flash, select fill-in flash for the
flash control setting, and fire the flash to take the picture.
To cancel remote mode
Press and hold down the driver button
, and then turn the main dial or sub dial to switch off the
remote control mark by selecting any other setting. You can also cancel the remote control mode
by just switching the camera off and on again.
Warning
Store the remote unit in a safe location away from small children. If a child accidentally swallows the
remote unit, seek medial assistance immediately. Never attempt to disassemble the remote, subject
it to heat, or attempt to incinerate it.
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Remote control
receiver/self-timer
lamp